Proposals · head to head
Indy vs Loopio
Indy
Proposals
Freelance workflow suite covering proposals, contracts, invoices and time tracking with a usable free tier
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Indy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Indy the free tier caps documents per month, and an active freelancer passes those caps quickly enough that the free plan is a trial in practice rather than a permanent option.; Loopio export formatting causes issues with document appearance in client deliverables
- They diverge on capability: Indy covers Contract library, Loopio covers Content library.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Indy and Loopio actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Proposals).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Indy
- Contract library
- Proposals
- Invoicing
- Time tracking
- Task and calendar
- Client portal
- Free tier
Only in Loopio
- Content library
- RFP automation
- Collaboration
- Analytics
- AI suggestions
- Salesforce
- Slack
- Google Drive
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Indy
- A new freelancer who needs a real signed contract before there is revenue to fund a subscriptionnot Loopio
- Testing whether an all in one freelance bundle suits your workflow before committing money to onenot Loopio
- Part time or side project freelancing with low monthly document volume that stays inside the free capsnot Loopio
- Replacing an unsigned emailed quote with a proposal that converts into a contract and an invoicenot Loopio
Loopio
- Customer Successnot Indy
- Rfp Responsenot Indy
- Content Librarynot Indy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Indy
- The free tier caps documents per month, and an active freelancer passes those caps quickly enough that the free plan is a trial in practice rather than a permanent option.
- Project management and task tracking are shallow, so anyone running several concurrent projects will keep a separate tool and lose the single system benefit.
- Reporting on income, utilisation and profitability is thin next to a dedicated accounting or time tracking product.
- Payments are processed by a third party gateway, so the card fee applies on top of the subscription and materially changes the cost per invoice on small jobs.
- As with every bundle, leaving means separating proposals, contracts, time and invoices out of one export, which is harder than replacing a single purpose tool.
Loopio
- Export formatting causes issues with document appearance in client deliverables
- Content library responses often end up generic and bland without bespoke customization
- AI response suggestions frequently incorrect, requiring extensive manual review
- Collaborators cannot comment on specific paragraphs or ask questions inline
Pricing, plan by plan
Indy
Free- Indy$undefined/year
- Free tier with monthly document limits
- Proposals, contracts and invoices
- Time tracking and tasks
Loopio
$20000/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the Loopio review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Indy if
- You need contract library.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want proposals.
Questions people ask
- Is Indy or Loopio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Indy starts at Free and Loopio at $20000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Indy or Loopio?
- Indy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Indy and $20000/year for Loopio.
- Does Indy or Loopio run on more platforms?
- Indy runs on Web, iOS, Android. Loopio runs on Web.
- Can I use Indy for free?
- Yes. Indy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Loopio starts at $20000/year.
- What is Indy best used for?
- Indy is most often used for a new freelancer who needs a real signed contract before there is revenue to fund a subscription, testing whether an all in one freelance bundle suits your workflow before committing money to one, part time or side project freelancing with low monthly document volume that stays inside the free caps, replacing an unsigned emailed quote with a proposal that converts into a contract and an invoice. Of those, a new freelancer who needs a real signed contract before there is revenue to fund a subscription and testing whether an all in one freelance bundle suits your workflow before committing money to one are not what Loopio is typically brought in for.
- What can Indy do that Loopio cannot?
- Indy covers Contract library, Proposals, Invoicing, Time tracking. Loopio covers Content library, RFP automation, Collaboration, Analytics.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Indy: Is the free tier actually usable?
Yes, for real signed contracts and invoices, but it caps documents per month and active freelancers hit that fairly quickly.
Loopio: What does Loopio do?
Loopio is RFP response management software that helps enterprises scale their response process for RFPs, RFIs, Security Questionnaires, and similar requests with AI-powered answer suggestions from approved content libraries.
SourceIndy: Does it take a percentage of invoices?
The payment gateway charges its standard card fee. That is separate from the subscription and should be modelled per invoice.
Loopio: How much does Loopio cost?
Entry pricing for the Foundations plan is estimated around $20,000 per year for 10 seats. Median contract is approximately $22,786 annually with range from $11,000 to over $55,000 depending on team size and tier.
SourceIndy: Can it manage several concurrent projects?
Only lightly. The task and project features are the weakest part of the product.
Loopio: What integrations does Loopio support?
Loopio integrates with Salesforce, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, SharePoint, OneDrive, Box, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SSO providers like Okta, Microsoft Azure, and Auth0.
SourceIndy: Are the contracts legally sound?
They are standard freelance templates with editable clauses. They are a starting point, not legal advice for your jurisdiction.
Indy: Who is it wrong for?
Agencies, anyone with subcontractors, and freelancers who need real project management or detailed profitability reporting.
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